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Who am I? Famous People from United States History
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Who am I? I was born in London.
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I was educated in Elton and Cambridge.
Who am I? I was educated in Elton and Cambridge.
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I helped capture New York in 1776.
Who am I? I helped capture New York in 1776.
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I became the second in command to Henry Clinton in 1778.
Who am I? I became the second in command to Henry Clinton in 1778.
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I was a general in the British army.
Who am I? I was a general in the British army.
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I surrendered to George Washington at Yorktown in 1781.
Who am I? I surrendered to George Washington at Yorktown in 1781.
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Who am I? I am Lord Cornwallis!
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I was a journalist and author.
Who am I? I was a journalist and author.
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I met Benjamin Franklin and came to the American colonies in 1774.
Who am I? I met Benjamin Franklin and came to the American colonies in 1774.
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I was a contributing editor to the Pennsylvania Magazine.
Who am I? I was a contributing editor to the Pennsylvania Magazine.
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Who am I? I served as a solider in 1776.
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I wrote a pamphlet titled Common Sense.
Who am I? I wrote a pamphlet titled Common Sense.
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Who am I? I died on June 8, 1809.
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Who am I? I am Thomas Paine!
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Who am I? I am from Virginia.
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Who am I? I was the representative from the state of Virginia to the Continental Congress.
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My wife’s name was Martha.
Who am I? My wife’s name was Martha.
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Who am I? I was president from
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I am known as the “Father of our Country”.
Who am I? I am known as the “Father of our Country”.
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I was the first president of the United States.
Who am I? I was the first president of the United States.
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Who am I? I am George Washington!
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Who am I? I am from Virginia.
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I bought the Louisiana Purchase from France.
Who am I? I bought the Louisiana Purchase from France.
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Who am I? I was the ambassador to France, Governor of VA, Secretary of State and Vice President.
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I was the third President of the United States.
Who am I? I was the third President of the United States.
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I was a major author of the Declaration of Independence.
Who am I? I was a major author of the Declaration of Independence.
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Who am I? I was a leader of the Democratic Republicans and favored a weak national government.
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Who am I? I am Thomas Jefferson!
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I was a prominent member of the Continental Congress.
Who am I? I was a prominent member of the Continental Congress.
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I helped frame the Declaration of Independence.
Who am I? I helped frame the Declaration of Independence.
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I worked as a printer in Philadelphia and London, England.
Who am I? I worked as a printer in Philadelphia and London, England.
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I conducted a kite experiment and discovered electricity.
Who am I? I conducted a kite experiment and discovered electricity.
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I was a statesman and ambassador to France.
Who am I? I was a statesman and ambassador to France.
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I published Poor Richard’s Almanac.
Who am I? I published Poor Richard’s Almanac.
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Who am I? I am Benjamin Franklin!
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I helped from the Bill of Rights.
Who am I? I helped from the Bill of Rights.
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I was the United States president during the War of 1812.
Who am I? I was the United States president during the War of 1812.
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I am often called the “Father of the Constitution”.
Who am I? I am often called the “Father of the Constitution”.
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Who am I? I helped create the federal system, which divides the power between the central government and the states.
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I served as Secretary of State for President Thomas Jefferson.
Who am I? I served as Secretary of State for President Thomas Jefferson.
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I was the fourth president of the United States.
Who am I? I was the fourth president of the United States.
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Who am I? I am James Madison!
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